Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Chile in December
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
60mm
Sun
9h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December18°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December60mm average rain
December is one of Chile's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December9 hours average sun
December is one of Chile's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December9°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December52 weather score
December is one of Chile's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.